Question

Social scientists refer to __________ as the pattern of individuals marrying those who have similar characteristics such as race/ethnicity, religious background, age, education, and/or social class.

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is : endogamy

Explanation: Endogamy is a practice where a group of individuals rejects or denies the incorporation of people outside the group itself. This is a behavior or attitude that prevents members of a group from associating or joining with others for marriage, for reproduction or for any other purpose.